The Defense Ministry will consider lifting its ban on tattoos to enhance recruitment in the personnel-depleted Self-Defense Forces, but aversion to the body art still runs deep around the nation.
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) will provide 100 light utility vehicles to Ukraine as it keeps fighting against Russia. Local media reported that on 24 March was held a handover ceremony at the Defense Ministry at which two half-ton Type 73 Kogata light utility vehicles were on display. During the ceremony, Japanese Vice Defense
An Air Self-Defense Force C-130 transport aircraft on a mission to evacuate Japanese nationals from conflict-ridden Sudan departed Japan on the afternoon of April 21.
NAHA A top Japan Coast Guard official said he is taking a cautious stance toward proponents who support beefing up the Coast Guard’s role beyond a maritime law enforcement force.